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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,295

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $29,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600 $37,100 $42,700
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 420 420 420 420    
18-way adaptive power front seats 315 315 315      
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 345    
Around view cameras 850 850 850 1,505    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Heated steering wheel 275 275 275 275    
Remote app 540 540   540    
Panoramic sunroof 660     660    
App support 210 210 210 210 250 250
Roof rails 820 1,190 1,190 820    
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   550 550
Premium Plus Package 9,090 7,490 7,490      
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490   1,490    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990   990    
Comfort Lighting Package       325    
Auto-dimming headlights       610 250 250
Proximity key       890    
Sunshades, second row, power       450    
Heated second row seats         450 450
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Premium Package         3,450 3,450
M Sport Package         3,000 3,000
Convenience Package         1,700  
Technology Package         3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 0 0 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0 0 293    
Around view cameras 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Remote app 0 0   0    
Panoramic sunroof 0     0    
App support 0 0 0 0 230 230
Roof rails 0 0 0 0    
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   500 500
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0   0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0   0    
Comfort Lighting Package       0    
Auto-dimming headlights       0 230 230
Proximity key       0    
Sunshades, second row, power       0    
Heated second row seats         410 410
Cold Weather Package         635 635
Premium Package         3,140 3,140
M Sport Package         2,730 2,730
Convenience Package         1,545  
Technology Package         2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Options (change) 19,635 20,225 17,205 11,865 15,300 13,500
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,437 13,925 12,290
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -5,335 0 0 0
Total Price $82,330 $95,320 $89,265 $126,460 $53,295 $57,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,207
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$82,330$95,320$89,265$126,460$53,295$57,095
Adjustments for Features-3,450-4,725-3,325-7,30000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,880$90,595$85,940$119,160$53,295$57,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,715$7,060$40,280$0$3,800

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurboxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 $125  
Rear HVAC unit $400 $400  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300  
Lockable center differential $150 $150  
Lockable rear differential $150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack  $0   
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Intersection assist   $25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Total Value of Features$8,465$9,740$8,340$12,315$5,015$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$4,725$3,325$7,300$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-90-106119-14000

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in183.0 in
Width78.7 in74.1 in
Height67.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested352567%
Total Not Requested175033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested232557%
Total Not Requested175043%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested232557%
Total Not Requested175043%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested326599%
Total Not Requested251%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested169088%
Total Not Requested22512%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested249099%
Total Not Requested251%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested169088%
Total Not Requested22512%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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